Final Project: In groups of three or four, you
will present together in class an eight to ten minute power point presentation.

Purpose: Students will learn how to
research and present a musical artistŐs life and works using a variety of
resources.

Procedure: Each group will choose a musical
artist or composer from a designated list and create a power point presentation
that covers the life and works of the artist. In order to receive full credit
the presentation must contain information about the following:

Briefly
introduce the artist, his/her life, and why this person is important to music.
Include Biographical information such as: date of birth and death, life history
(education, employment, and family), most important works, and how the artist
fits into the parameters of the musical period (for instance their influence on
others).

The
presentation should also include an example of the artistŐs music.

Works cited: This is a very important aspect
of the project and adheres to the mission of IC @ GHC. It demonstrates that you
and your group have done research and that your presentation is grounded in
legitimate factual sources. You must document three sources, only one allowed
from the Internet (Wikipedia is NOT allowed.) Check the New Grove Dictionary of
Music and Musicians, other books at the school library, and public libraries
for sources. Works Cited format should follow the MLA guidelines. For examples
visit: http://www.liunet.edu/cwis/cwp/library/workshop/citmla.htm. The works cited should be
located on the final screen of your presentation. Also the GHC library
tutorial - the ŇOnline Library Learning CenterÓ can be of particular help to
you on this assignment, specifically units 7, 8, and 9. This is the website: http://www.usg.edu/galileo/skills/.

The
presentation will be worth 100 points and the grading is outlined by the
following rubric.